Brahma Kumaris offer meditation and relaxation opportunities without charge at 20, Appledene Court, Woodlands View, IM2 2BU. See www.brahmakumaris.org/uk/whatson and put Isle of Man in the location choice to find the programme of courses.

BreatheEasy, British Lung Foundation Support Group meet once a month – Manx contact is Viv Osland on tel: 855008

Isle of Man Cripples Guild Tel: 620920. All referrals are by Medical Practitioners.

Isle of Man Health and Care Association promotes health and well-being and assists residents in obtaining access to the best health and social care available Tel:652571 email:office@iomhaca.im www.iom-haca.im

IOM Live at Home Schemes Laxey and Lonan Tel: 625157, North Douglas Tel: 627778, Northern Tel: 307760 or Tel: 244256, Onchan Tel: 625157, South Douglas Tel: 625157, Western Tel: 843012. For the south, see Southern Befrienders Limited further below.

Netbuddy is run by Scope (UK charity). This facility provides an invaluable online community for parents of disabled children to swap tips and advice www.netbuddy.org.uk

Osteoporosis Society – Isle of Man Branch Tel:676694

Parkinsons Disease Society (Isle of Man) Tel:897504

Phab Youth Club – Provides an opportunity for those with and without physical disabilities to socialise on equal terms. Tel: 619803 email: v.kennaugh@doe.gov.im

Pisces Swimming Club for the Disabled Tel:825616

Praxis Care Group Tel: 619803 Supports those with a mental illness or learning disability by promoting their independence and encouraging their integration into the wider community. Tel: 619803 email: info.adminiom@praxiscare.org.uk

Scope, a UK charity run Netbuddy. This facility provides an invaluable online community for parents of disabled children to swap tips and advice www.netbuddy.org.uk

Service Users Network (SUN) Tel:616188 Provides a fortnightly social club for mental health service users and anyone with an interest in mental health, and access to support and advice. Tel:616188 email: serviceusersnetwork@manx.net

Skils – Promotes independence and education for the learning disabled resident on the Isle of Man. Tel:485999 email: skils@manx.netwww.skils.info

The Childrens Centre – The Community Farm provides a nurturing and educational environment, helping people grow whilst reconnecting with the countryside. The Farm is open to the Islands community and offers an increasing range of services to meet the communitys need.Currently, children from primary schools follow a programme that links to and enriches the curriculum and they learn how to grow their own produce. Young people from secondary schools work in small groups to improve social and communication skills whilst learning and developing new skills and knowledge.

Veterans Welfare Service deal with all Pensions relating to service in the Armed Forces and any welfare needs (Tel: 687047). The Veterans UK helpline number is tel:0808 1914218 and they have a selection of relevant leaflets. See www.veterans-uk.info